13 courses with the subject REL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Religion in a Global Context: This course introduces students to the study of world religions in cultural and historical contexts and introduces the multi-faceted role of religion by examining social, economic, historical, political, and ethical issues. (Offered every spring term.)
Basics in the Study of Sacred Texts: This course will introduce studentss to sacred texts, paying close attention to their historical contexts, methods of interpretation, and questions surrounding translation and language. Depending on the instructor's area of specialization, this course will focus on a range of sacred texts. Attention will be given to the role of sacred texts and scriptures in contemporary culture. (Offered every odd fall term.)
Diversity and Identity in the Hebrew Bible: This course examines how the Hebrew Bible, one of the most influential books in world history, addresses modern issues of diversity C and identity. Utilizing modern Biblical scholarship, students will explore Biblical concepts of inclusion, exclusion, power, and privilege. How does the Hebrew Bible address gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, immigration, race, or ability?
Faith and Feminism: Are religious texts inherently patriarchal or is patriarchy one lens through which one can read religious texts? Can one also apply a feminist lens to religious texts? How have Jewish, Christian, and Muslim theologians countered patriarchy - in the name of God - by reclaiming what they believe are the core values of their religions? This course examines how women from diverse religious traditions engage with religious texts from a feminist lens. This course will introduce students to feminist approaches to the study of religious texts, examine debates and points of contention both within and without this scholarly community. Prerequisite: 265
Seminar in Sacred Texts and Traditions: This seminar explores narratives in sacred texts through textual analysis and considers the theological, social, and ethical implications of these narratives. The course explores the role of human interpretation with special attention to issues of language and translation. Upper-level study of religious scriptures or movements. Topics will be chosen by the department. Course may be repeated for a total of 8 hours credit with different subtitles. (Offered as needed.)
Religion and Politics: Ongoing debates about religion, politics, identity, and rights make it clear that religion is one of the mos powerful forces in public life. This course is designed to help student identify and unpack the complex ways in which religious communities and their commitments impact policy- making and elections. Depending on the faculty member's specialization, this course may focus on the United States or another region of the world.
Jewish Ideas That Changed the World: This course examines Jewish ideas that have transformed the world including monotheism, human equality, peace, justice, liberty, the prophets and social reform, labor movements, mysticism, prayer, charity, repairing the world, and the Promised Land. Through this lens, the evolution of Jewish texts and traditions over the past 2000 years will be explored. From sacred scripture to ritual to the holy land of Israel, students will evaluate Judaism’s successes and struggles and its transformative influence on the world today.
Religion and Media: This course will examine the intersections of religion, media, and popular culture. Religion often expresses itself in popular culture through the arts and various forms of media, while religion frequently expresses itself thorugh religious memes and other presentations. By studying the genres of magazines, film, newspapers, broadcast news, comics, music, and other cultural products, we will discover how beliefs, ideals, practices, institutions from various religiou traditions shape popular culture and mediate. Prerequsite: none. (Offered as needed.)
Seminar in Religion, Ethics, and Society: This seminar explores the intersections between religion and society, exploring the social, political, and cultural dimensions of religious beliefs, understanding and interpretation. Special topics include Islam, Women and Gender in the Muslim World; Introduction to Buddhism; Religion and Media, Religion and Politics; and Peacemaking in the Holy Land. Topics will be chosen by the department. Course may be repeated for a total of 8 hours of credit with different subtitles. (Offered as needed.)
Directed Studies: This faculty-supervised study of an approved
Topics in International Preparation: This course examines international aspects of a selected subject matter in preparation for international experience around the same topic. Open only to students enrolled in the corresponding international experience course. Students must earn a grade of C- or better (an average of 70) in order to participate in REL 399. The total hours for REL 398 and REL 399 cannot exceed four total hours.
International Experience: The international experience component of REL 398. Students will have the opportunity to experience firsthand many of the topics studied in the prerequisite course. The total number of hours for REL 398 and REL 399 cannot exceed four hours.
Capstone in Religion: In this course, majors in both religion and philosophy will pursue significant research projects in the context of a collaborative learning community. Working with the departmental faculty, students will complete a project that builds on work done in earlier courses, which will ideally be a paper or project of original thinking and thoughtful research. standing in the major, and 12 hours in religion. (Offered as needed.)
Source: Queens University of Charlotte's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
